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Dr. Monique Mitchell opens the door to Family Foot Centre offering comprehensive podiatry services for all ages
June 06, 2023
Dr. Monique Mitchell opens the door to Family Foot Centre offering comprehensive podiatry services for all ages
Shezarah Carey, deceased, was one of podiatrist Dr. Monique Mitchell's first patients. Carey had diabetes and was concerned about losing her leg to the disease. She made an impassioned plea to the doctor to save her leg; she did not want to get an amputation. Mitchell provided podiatry care to Carey for almost 15 years ...
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Transforming Foot Care Through Foot Fest 2024
March 06, 2024
Transforming Foot Care Through Foot Fest 2024
The Ministry of Health & Wellness Bahamas, in partnership with Barry University announced the official launch of “Foot Fest 2024”, a transformative health and wellness event focused on foot care. This free podiatry event which began on Sunday, March 3 in New Providence continues until Friday March 8, and will also extend its free services to the Grand Bahama community on Wednesday, March 6, 20...
The role of the podiatrist
October 10, 2023
The role of the podiatrist
International Podiatry Day (IPD) is observed annually to increase awareness of the importance of foot health and podiatry with the general public, other health professions, and government health officials. IPD focuses on the impact and consequences of foot and ankle ailments and the contributions of podiatrist to promote foot health and treat foot diseases. It's ...
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October 10, 2023
Award-winning podiatrist opens Bahamas 1st fully certified medi-pedi spa Surprising interest from men seeking safe foot care
They carry us every step of the way in our lives, yet we rarely stop to appreciate them and when it comes to care, the truth is they often come last.
What your feet say about your health cont'd
April 11, 2011
What your feet say about your health cont'd
By Bernadette Gibson
THIS week continues with more red flags as you take a sneak peek at your feet.
"You can detect everything from diabetes to nutritional deficiencies just by examining the feet," says Jane Andersen, Doctor of Podiatry Medicine and president of the American Association of Women Podiatrists and a spokeswoman for the American Podiatric Medical Association.
The feet provide an ab...
Lupus and the feet
May 09, 2023
Lupus and the feet
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own otherwise healthy tissues and organs.
Saving limb and life
March 28, 2023
Saving limb and life
Eighty percent of people who have had a diabetic amputation will be dead within five years of their limb being removed, according to podiatrist Dr. Monique Mitchell, which is why The Bahamas Podiatric Medical Association is concentrating on a multidisciplinary team approach to saving the diabetic's foot.
October 28, 2019
Diabetes Mellitus, the Fifth Leading Cause of Death in The Bahamas
Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands said Diabetes Mellitus is a devastating and costly non-communicable disease and is the fifth leading cause of death in The Bahamas...
Your Feet Matter
October 08, 2019
Your Feet Matter
International Podiatry Day (IPD) is held each year to draw attention to foot health and podiatry. IPD, which is recognized every year on October 8, focuses on the impact and the dangers of foot and ankle ailments and the contributions of podiatrists to promote foot health and treat foot diseases...
What your feet say about your health
May 09, 2011
What your feet say about your health
By Bernadette Gibson
THE foot is an excellent communicator and often, the messages are obvious. Take a few moments to read the signs as we continue to highlight the red flags.
"You can detect everything from diabetes to nutritional deficiencies just by examining the feet," says Jane Andersen, Doctor of Podiatry Medicine and president of the American Association of Women Podiatrists and a spokesw...
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